Thelma Valle

Thelma Valle serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in advancing mission-critical acquisitions within her organization, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-technology and aviation support services, with a focus on industrial instrumentation, aircraft manufacturing, and air transportation support activities. Thelma’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that balance technical rigor with competitive fairness, enabling the agency to secure innovative solutions while maintaining fiscal accountability. Thelma cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse base of vendors, including small businesses, emerging technology providers, and specialized manufacturers in aerospace and industrial control systems. She actively engages with contractors through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and market feedback sessions to refine requirements and foster early collaboration. Her working relationships are characterized by transparency and a focus on building long-term vendor capacity, particularly among firms with niche technical capabilities in avionics, flight systems, and process control instrumentation. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Thelma consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly two-thirds of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She frequently structures opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding equitable access to federal contracting. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong alignment with socioeconomic goals, ensuring that small businesses are not only eligible but competitively positioned to win awards. Thelma’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), 334513 (Industrial Measurement and Control Instrument Manufacturing), and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing). She procures specialized equipment and services including flight data systems, calibration instruments, maintenance support, and aircraft component integration—requiring deep technical understanding of aviation standards and industrial automation. Her domain expertise enables her to craft precise performance-based requirements that drive innovation while ensuring operational readiness.